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Trump and Xi dined with AI's biggest names. Here's what we know about tech talks so far
AI was a key topic during Trump-Xi talks on Thursday, after safety concerns shot to the top of the global geopolitical agenda in recent weeks.
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Packers booed during 'butt-whooping' at home to Falcons
The Green Bay Packers' head coach Matt LaFleur says his team got a "butt-whooping" as they lost 35-14 at home to the Atlanta Falcons on Thursday.
World
Argentina's poverty rate climbs to nearly one in three under Milei
Argentina’s poverty rate rose to 32.3% in the first half of 2026 from 28.2% in the previous six months, official data showed on Thursday, as incomes lagged rising prices. Extreme poverty climbed to 7.5% from 6.3%. Among children aged 14 and under, 44.5% were poor.
Politics
Nepal’s catastrophic floods were ‘warning to the world', PM Shah tells UN
Nepal’s Prime Minister Balendra Shah said on Thursday that last month’s catastrophic floods were a “warning to the world” of growing climate risks in the Himalayas. He said warming was melting glaciers and permafrost and urged international support to help Nepal adapt to threats it could not face alone.
Business
Here's who attended the Trump-Xi state dinner
U.S. President Donald Trump hosted a dinner Thursday for Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Business
China's Xi urges U.S. to cooperate on AI
U.S. President Donald Trump hosted Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday at the White House.
World
Saudi reports fresh Houthi attacks as France pledges to defend key oil port
Saudi Arabia intercepted Houthi ballistic missiles on Thursday after warning several regions, including Mecca, of possible attacks. France said it would send military assets to help protect the Saudi oil terminal at Yanbu. The strikes came amid renewed fighting in Yemen that has killed dozens, according to sources cited by AFP.
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30-year fixed mortgage rate jumps sharply Thursday to 7.45%
The 30-year fixed rate surged to 7.45%, the highest level since April 2024 as bonds sold off and yields rose.
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Science
NASA Welcomes Côte d’Ivoire as Newest Artemis Accords Signatory
Côte d’Ivoire signed the Artemis Accords on Thursday, becoming the 75th signatory and marking a major milestone for this growing coalition. With the signing ceremony in the nation’s largest city, Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire joined other like-minded nations and committed to the peaceful, transparent, and responsible exploration of the Moon, Mars, and beyond. “The United States […]
Politics
Macron says 'CIA did not inform French services' of possible Russian drone attacks
French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday denied a report by Spanish newspaper El Mundo that the US Central Intelligence Agency had warned European governments of possible Russian drone attacks from the Mediterranean. He also said in a primetime TV interview that France will send troops and defence systems to Saudi Arabia to help protect the Red Sea port city of Yanbu.
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Israeli PM Netanyahu calls Gaza genocide allegations ‘biggest lie of the century’
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gave a combative speech at the UN General Assembly on Thursday in which he denied that Israel had committed genocide in Gaza, lashed out at leaders, including New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani, and said attacking Iran was "one of the easiest decisions" he had ever made.
Entertainment
The Federal Film Incentive Bill: What’s In and What’s Out
A bipartisan group of lawmakers unveiled a bill on Thursday to create a 20% federal film incentive, with bonuses that could bring the total rebate to 30%. Here’s a quick rundown on what’s included and excluded from the proposal: Included: Productions must have a minimum spend of $1 million (per film or per TV season), […]
Entertainment
Lawmakers Unveil 20%-30% U.S. Film Incentive in Bid to Restore Hollywood Production
A bipartisan group of lawmakers unveiled federal legislation Thursday that would create a 20%-30% U.S. film incentive, in a bid to secure American dominance in entertainment production. The incentive would stack on top of state tax credits, combining to create the world’s most generous subsidies for film and TV. “If it passes and it stacks […]
Business
Student loan borrowers sue Trump administration over forgiven debts on credit reports
Student loan holders sued the Education Department on Thursday, claiming they suffered financial damages despite getting their debts forgiven years ago.
Politics
Israeli policies threaten 'life and existence' of Palestinians, Abbas tells UN
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas addressed the UN General Assembly on Thursday by video after being denied a visa to the United States for the second year in a row. In his prerecorded speech, he denounced Israeli policies that he said threatened Palestinians with a new Nakba and vowed that his people would remain “on their land”.
Politics
REPLAY: Palestinian president Abbas addresses UN General Assembly
Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas told the UN on Thursday that Israeli policies no longer just jeopardized a two-state solution but were now threatening the "very life and existence" of his people. Abbas delivered prerecorded remarks to the UN’s General Assembly from his office in Ramallah after the United States denied him and other top Palestinian officials visas to attend the gathering for the second year in a row.
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Threat to 'life and existence': Major takeaways from Palestinian president's UN speech
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas addressed the UN General Assembly on Thursday, delivering prerecorded remarks from his office in Ramallah after the United States denied him and other top Palestinian officials visas to attend the gathering for the second year in a row. “The Palestinian people face one of the most dangerous times in its history,” Abbas said. France 24's Kethevane Gorjestani takes a look at some of the main takeaways from his address.
Business
Big business warns Trump against diesel export ban in joint letter
The national average for a gallon of diesel reached $6.51 on Thursday, nearly $3 more than the same period a year ago, according to data from AAA.
World
EU sanctions Russian pundit Xenia Fedorova after expulsion from France
The European Union on Thursday imposed sanctions on Russian commentator Xenia Fedorova, whom France expelled in August over claims that she was disseminating "pro-Russian narratives" in the country.
Politics
Does the future belong to China?
US President Donald Trump is rolling out the red carpet for his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping ahead of Thursday's summit in Washington. But is China's leader overconfident in thinking the future belongs to Beijing? FRANCE 24's Yinka Oyetade speaks to Rex Li from King's College London.